About this role:
A Newcastle based family owned business servicing Government, Public, and Private sectors across NSW is looking for an experienced Financial Accounting Officer to support Senior Management and to undertake all aspects of financial management, including corporate accounting, regulatory and financial reporting, budget and forecasts preparation, insurances, external submissions as well as application of internal control policies and procedures. This is a leadership role for someone who is ambitious and has drive. This employer is exceptional at embracing their employees and making them part of their family and team.
If you are an experienced person who takes initiative, pays attention to detail and has a high degree of confidentiality we'd like you on board with our team.

Responsibilities:
• Manage all accounting operations including Billing, A/R, A/P and General Ledger
• Manage Payroll, STP, PAYG, Payroll Tax, Activity statements and associated submissions
• Prepare, check and send customer Invoicing and reports
• Management of insurance policies and vehicle registrations
• Asset recording and management
• Coordinate the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts
• Prepare and distribute timely monthly financial statements
• Conduct month-end and year-end close process
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting
• Manage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Additional duties as necessary to support the Company and Management

Requirements:
• Proven working experience in Financial Accounting Operations
• 5+ years of overall combined accounting and finance experience
• Experience with creating financial statements
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close process
• Reckon accounting software user and administration skills

Skills:
• Attention to detail
• Accurate Accounting
• Confidentiality Essential
• Planning, Organising and time management
• Interpersonal skills and Customer service orientated
• Takes Initiative; Is Reliable; Honesty; and Stress tolerant.

What we Offer:

• An extra week annual leave per year
• COVID Safe Plan

• 100% Commitment to safe practices in the workplace
• Supportive working environment and workplace culture

• Additional superannuation paid above the statutory amount
• An extra week annual leave per year
• Commitment to work/life balance
• Commitment to further training and education
• Commitment to industry best practices in all company areas
• Salary dependent on experience

Submit your application today!